IIT – BSc (Hons) Business Data Analytics


Overview

The modern business organization and its consumers generate vast amounts of data, given that information technology and social media are pervasive. Organisations use these data for business decision making and operational optimisation in many ways. This has led to the emergence of the field of business data analytics. In this BSc (Honours) Business Data Analytics course students learn how organizations and their customers generate, store and analyze these data for the benefit of the business.

It has a strong focus on defining the data analytics requirement of a business, to support organizational decision-making and will equip the students with data analytics, forecasting, data visualization, decision making and consultancy skills. The course will provide the students with professional skills and values that will enable them to become key players in the global business environment as well.

Modules

Year 1

Core Modules

  • Business Computing
  • Database Design and Implementation
  • Business Information System Concepts
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Accounting and Finance for Business

Year 2

Core Modules

  • Database Systems
  • Data Visualisation and Communication
  • Management Decision Making for Business
  • Data Science Project Life Cycle
  • Business Analytics

Optional Modules

  • Data Engineering
  • Supply Chain, Operations Management and Digital Business
  • Web Enabled Business
  • Machine Learning and Data Mining

** Student Must choose 1 optional module.Award of Diploma of Higher Education

Year 3 (Industrial Placement)

A 12-month industrial placement period is compulsory as it is credit-bearing. This experience will give you additional practical skills and a competitive edge in the job market. The IIT students have 100% employment assurance and are most often selected for lucrative employment at renowned organizations.

Year 4

Core Modules

  • Final Year Research Project
  • Data Visualisation and Dashboarding
  • Big Data Analytics

Optional Modules

  • CRM & CM with Business Intelligence
  • Strategic Management
  • Digital Analytics
  • Forecasting for Managers
  • Social Media for Business
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence
  • Operational Research and Optimisation

** Students must choose 2 optional modules.

Career Opportunities

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Operations Business Analyst
  • Financial Data Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Analytics/Innovation
  • Digital Marketing Analyst
  • Data Governance Specialist

Duration

4 Years (Full Time)

Contact Details

+94 766 760 760
www.iit.ac.lk
57 Ramakrishna Rd, Colombo 6


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